Post on 12-Mar-2020
THE LIFEBLOOD OF AN ORGANIZATION
WHY JOINING THE AMERICAN LEGION IS COOL?
DEPARTMENT JR VICE COMMANDER
11TH & 3RD DISTRICTS
BE A PART OF SOMETHING “AMAZING”
AMERICA’S LARGEST SUPPORTER OF VETERANS
MOST POWERFUL ORGANIZATION OF
WARTIME VETERANS (and their families)
The American Legion
The Legion ushered in the modern VA
The Legion drafted and pushed the GI Bill
The Legion brought into existence benefits,
programs, and services for veterans
The Legion works everyday on behalf of U.S. service-members
The Legion is a leader in providing resources and transition assistance
MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
VA Volunteers: VA-trained volunteers and more than $1M raised to assist VA hospitals
American Legion Baseball: Healthy Wholesome Activity – some go on to MLB
Charities: Robust fundraising program collects donations and turn them in grants
Veterans Defense Americanism Youth
Veterans Affairs &
Rehabilitation
National Security
Americanism
Children & Youth
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
• Composed of services, programs, and advocacy efforts that improve Veterans lives
• Host monthly Veterans Benefits Center country-wide
• Provide info, referrals, and resources on education, employment & business, death benefits, and other topics
National Security
• The American Legion position on national defense is tied to a strong, well-resourced defense
• The American Legion plays a vital role in supporting those who risks their lives to protect our freedom
• The American Legion staff members help troops thru medical discharge process and provide representation before boards
Another opportunity to make your mark
Making a difference in your local community
Promotes enthusiasm and camaraderie among the Legion Family
The experience of knowing that The American Legion is a driving force behind a “team” is both gratifying and satisfying
Youth
• This pillar is guided by 3 main objectives:
Strengthen the family unit
Support organizations that help children in need
Provide communities with well-rounded programs to
provide hope & opportunity to young people
facing difficult
• One such program is Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)
Membership Has Its PrivilegesBenefits of Legion Membership
The American Legion Magazine The American Legion Online Update Mylegion.org Social Network Legislative Action Center Member Discounts Financial and Insurance Services The American Legion Emblem Sales
NERDLIHC / HTUOY SNARETEV
Family Support Network
Social Issues
Child Welfare Foundation
Employment & Business
Final Respects VA Volunteer Services Help for Homeless Vets Discharge Review Veterans Education GI Bill Board of Veterans
Appeal
MSINACIREMA LANOITAN YTIRUCES
Boy Scouts of America
Oratorical Competition
ROTC
Legacy Scholarship
Jr Shooting Sports
Boys State/Boys Nation
Oratorical Competition
Education Assistance
Voter Participation
Blood Donor Program Foreign Relations OPN Comfort Warrior Military Quality Life Nat’l Emergency Fund Disaster Preparedness Support for Tricare Military Quality of Life Blue Star Banner Full Accounting of
POW/MIA
THIS CONCLUDES MY BRIEFING